Data Breach

Adult Friend Finder Data Breach

412.0M records exposed • October 2016

A dating site for adults got hacked, exposing 412 million accounts. This is sensitive data that could be used to embarrass or blackmail people.

What Happened

FriendFinder Networks suffered a massive breach affecting 412 million accounts across their adult dating sites. This was the second major breach for the company.

Attack method: Local file inclusion vulnerability

What Data Was Exposed

Email addresses, Usernames, Passwords, IP addresses, Browser information

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What to Do If You're Affected

  1. 1.

    Change your password immediately

  2. 2.

    Be wary of blackmail attempts

  3. 3.

    Change passwords on any other site using the same credentials

Lessons for Businesses

  • Companies handling sensitive data need extra security measures
  • Local file inclusion vulnerabilities are serious
  • Repeat breaches indicate systemic security issues

Sources

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